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I have been miserable hitting my irons of late. I am usually on target as in the right direction, but short. So I took my first lesson yesterday at Big Oak golf in E Roch NY. Bottom line is that I use to much of my right hand and not enough of my left. Worked on a couple of drills to get more of a wrist hinge in my back swing. Worked on the grip a bit too. Thumb more along the top of the shaft than off to the side a wee bit. Seems harder for me to swing that way but when I hit the ball it resounds with a really nice click. SO there ya go. thanks

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Yes i have. Thats what i kinda have to do. I need to get that 54 working. It really bugs me that i cant hit that club properly. My 50 wedge is my money club but i want my 54 to be more of an approach club too. Very frustrating. Such is golf, haha. On T.V. it looks like the pros hit there wedges real high and far. Im hearing though,that they really dont hit em high as much as they flight them lower with a ton of spin. I will just keep at it and hopefully i just get better. Im hoping someone comes in and says "DO THIS" and "DO THAT", i know its a technique problem. I need a light bulb going off moment.

I use my 50 for everything inside 120 unless there is a very good reason not to. I'll second @allenc and suggest that you give that a try. A gap wedge usually has little bounce and works well square, a little open, or a lot open.

Thanks. I'll probably be asking you then Randall, since you have experience. I have a professional cameraman friend but that's an extreme probably not necessary for me. One objective is to get the angles right to get the tension off the joints. I want to last a few years longer!
BTW - I liked your Game Golf write up! James

Great to hear you'll supplement your video lessons with a thread here. I've enjoyed that too.
What has worked for me is to stick with what the instructor says. Religiously. Don't go chasing phantom tips as they guide you. The folks here respect the instructor's word so they typically don't give you conflicting advice.
So I use the thread as a way to keep myself focused, and I get lots of friendly visitors giving me support and encouragement.
Welcome to the world of My Swing threads. Let us know if you can't find the hints on camera angles. On my phone now and tougher to search from here than from computer.

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